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Went into this show expecting a fun time and while I definitely received that the outcome was something much more special. What a consistently surprising mystery with an excellent mix of humor brought to life by many incredible actors who have impeccable chemistry with one another. All three leads are coming for Emmy nominations and no one can stop them. Hands down one of the best shows of the year so far.
We've been told a story, happens in one of the never expected places in the city, the Arconia, an upper-class residency that only has had a bunch of wealthy, -unsurprisingly, and mostly- old, boring residents, that know nearly anything about each others' lives. Which is a perfect start point for an unusual friendship to be formed: two wealthy (at least they used to be), old white men in their 70's (actually, one of them is in their early 60's) and a pretty, loner girl in her late 20's.
Along with the 'mostly' believable storytelling, some aspects occasionally get in the way of the series after a few episodes; making it hard for me to look at the story as serious or applicable to real-life, and returns these justified expectations that formed in the first few episodes upside down.
Over-caricatured characters that stretch boundaries of their characteristics even more, with every encounter they make with our trio, is not being helpful to this -out of the blue- murder mystery to be more believable or more genuine. It does not make the series worse but doesn't add up much to the tone they were trying to give. Twists, turns, and surprises are the main elements and the touchstones of murder mysteries, but I'd like them to be well-placed to the story, that doesn't show up just because the writers wanted them to be out, but more out of from a natural track. There were a lot of twists in the show, and most of them were not even the subject of being believable or not, no. They could've been seen as believable all day long, that was not the real problem with twists. They were believable, quite applicable most of the time, but the incidents which make these twists occur usually made me question the analytical and deductive skills of our main characters. (Going onto pieces of evidence to discover new leads every 3 episodes just to be in shock and go into a whole new direction was on the edge, and was hardly acceptable for my taste.)
And I know that a good twist -actually any twist- is hard to write. And the watchers, basically don't want any murder mystery to be solved with the first lead the detective, police, or a solver got his/her hand to. So, still a good job on the writers' part to make this story more intriguing and worth watching overall. It was fun to watch. 6/10
In the end it's pretty boring with a horrible Selena Gomez :person_shrugging_tone1:♂ I'm not in for a second seaon. Have fun.
If someone told me that I would actually like a Hulu show I would have called them insane. This show is not "great" but it's an entertaining watch. Pair Steve Martin and Martin Short and you get good stuff, period. Add in Selena Gomez and, well, you f*ck it up a bit but it still works.
But, I'm old school, where the Martin/Short team were powerhouses of fun in the 80's and 90's and that's why I tuned in. And Nathan Lane? Come on man! Don't expect your socks to be knocked off as you laugh yourself silly but it's got some pretty funny stuff here and there.
UPDATE AFTER 4 SEAONS
Season 1: Cute, fresh and worth the watch, even with Gomez's horrible acting
Season 2: Tried to capture the magic of season 1 but fell a bit flat, still kind of funny
Season 3: Lost all the magic, Paul Rudd ruins it mostly, Martin Short becomes a caricature of himself and it's not funny
Season 4: Puke Paul Rudd back to life, add in a bunch more has-been actors that were big once, it's horrible to the extreme
This is Steve Martin's last show biz gig, according to him (and good on him for it too), he should have done season 1 and left on a high note.
Love the plot and pace... I just don't get Mabel's character though... is she supposed to be wooden or is the actress playing her unable to act?? I have never seen Selena Gomez acting in any other role, so don't have a point of reference... but with the 2 Martins going overboard, she just brings the energy down... maybe that is how this character is supposed to be...
Regardless, the script is really well written and well paced... and I am throughly hooked and can't wait for everyone in Arconia to have a death story arc of their own... funny thing about buildings, tenants can always get replaced...
Season 3 drops August 8, 2023!! (according to Steve Martin and Martin Short)
It's not as good as I was expecting, but still giving it more time to improve. Got to episode 3 and it's worth continuing - just don't expect a ton of laughs.
Martin Short is definitely the best actor in the show, with Steve Martin surprisingly not quite up to his best. Selena Gomez should stick to singing 'cause she certainly can't act.
Overall it's amusing and worth spending time watching - looking forward to the mystery unfolding.
7/10
(8/8/22) Season 2 - Getting stupider by the episode. Complete mess compared to season 1 - 4/10
Fairly mediocre and much less than it could have been. I bailed after the 6th episode.
I am still shocked that this got the glowing reviews that it did
Amazing show so far! Martin Short is sooooo funny in this, as well as Steve Martin. Such a great paring. Selena Gomez’ “sarcastic” personality just adds to the funny. I hope it doesn’t lose momentum.
The only way I can describe this show is 'meh'. I really wanted to love it, but I just couldn't. The humour constantly missed the mark for me, and I think this might be Selena Gomez at her worst - her performance was so stiff and dull, as though she were a robot pretending to be a person. It was really bad. Can't recommend it.
Just, perfect. Best show of 2021
This show seemed right up my alley, because I love mysteries. I think that it is a really good modern take on a who-Dunn-it film. It’s light-hearted and funny. It’s basically exactly what you think you are signing up for when you watch it.
Both the cast and the screenplay is solid. kept me on right from the start. Selena Gomez voice is so lovely to hear. The punch lines of Martin Short is definitely the best.
9/10. Definitely worthwhile to watch...
Somehow ended up watching two different shows about pod-casters... this and Truth Be Told ... this is the good one.
Reasonable enough show with the first season being the best, the second season though pulls it towards the edge of a cliff and the third season finally pulls it over the edge. The team of three working together to solve murders that occur in the building (in which they live), the actors play their parts well and the script is both enjoyable and amusing, at least for season one. Season two doesn't quite hit the same high notes for me and season three is just dire, it's more about the personal lives / relationships of the three main characters, story lines that are just plain uninteresting (especially when mixed with the pointless padding of the fantasy / dream sequences) and then every so often, the writers remember they're supposed to be investigating a murder. Meryl Streep joining the cast lifts S3 somewhat but not enough and, much as I like Selena Gomez, I seriously doubt her acting ability, she's very wooden and a comment I've seen about her being like a robot impersonating a person is a pretty accurate description of her performance here.
I wouldn't be at all disappointed if the show ends at S3 TBH and very much doubt I'd be up for a S4 unless reviews indicate its back to form. Originally I ranked the show as an 8, based on the first season, seasons 2 and 3 though sadly drag that down to a 6 overall, watchable but not great.
I don't get the hype. It is pretty boring. I only tried it because of Selena Gomez. The concept is good and the setting is amazing but the dialogues are dull. Sorry.
Only Murders in the Building was a true gem of a show. The cast fit so well together, and each different character got just the right amount of "face time."
Martin Short was a pretty bizarre choice to play Captain Ray Holt, but his warm portrayal of a captain that works on a Seafood packing ship balanced out the show's absurdity.
Selena Gomez was absolutely phenomenal. His exaggerated cadence and slurred speech patterns made it all the more uncomfortable to watch.
Steve Martin has the most beautiful white hair, like a man who has just stepped out of a field of flowers.
And when all 3 are put together, they were the "bad boys" of television.
Overall, one of the funniest shows ever. It brought tears to my eyes, and also gave me a boner that I'll never forget (until season 2 hehe).
I rate it 10/10
The first season was quite impressive. The casting on this was just incredible, and the dialogue was snappy, funny, and kept the story moving in the right direction. While this was billed as a mystery w/ comedic elements, it's much more than that. Each of the leads has a backstory that affects their interactions w/ one another and causes them to come together to seek something that's missing in each of their lives. The first season was as much about this as it was solving the mystery behind the murder.
I also wanted to note the seventh episode in particular. It was an episode that took place from the point-of-view of James Caverly's character, Theo, who is deaf. There's no dialogue in the episode, and there is practically no audio at all, save for limited sound effects and some light background music in a few scenes. The entire episode relied on American Sign Language as a means of communication between Theo and some of the other characters, and he also was able to read lips. As Mr. Caverly is actually deaf in real life, the episode showed a good example of how someone who is deaf might live in a hearing environment; sort of on the periphery, attuned to others, their body language, and what they're saying by use of lip-reading, but not necessarily included in the social structure of the environment. I felt that the cinematography and script of this episode was a really good use of the medium to convey a bit about this world.
Great series can't wait for the second season:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I came across this series by accident and what a positive surprise.
It's a series about three strangers who share a passion for solving the mystery of the death of one of their roommates in a New York City apartment building. As amateurs, whose background is in listening to podcasts about crime, they do it in a truly comical way.
Apparently it's best if you have no expectations, but this series entertains more and more with each episode. The concept itself is unique, but what makes it amazing is the acting of the duo Martin and Martin (Steve and Short). I laughed my ass off. Seriously, one of the best comedy show I saw in years.
Unfortunately, the female element of this trio, Selena Gomez, is completely inappropriate here and kind of spoils the effect. Especially when she opens her mouth. No emotions, no thrill, no acting. Nada. Zero. Pure wood. Every line is spoken the same way and my stool has more talent than this actress-wannabe. Someone else must have been responsible for casting her into this role. If it wasn't for her, this series would be one of the best of 2020. For me is nonetheless a 9.
Surprisingly good show. Sometimes funny, sometimes goofy, clever, socio-critical or thrilling. It never goes overboard in one direction.
And I enjoyed how everything came together in the final episodes.
Loved it, much to my surprise. Had a blast over the last 3 episodes, plus the addition of Jane Lynch. Amazing.
It's good but not great, It was interesting from episode 7 to 10, Episode 1 is good but from episode 2-6 it's very slow.
Other than that it was fine.
A nice comedy that brings back a certain style of the eighties, but always causes the feeling of knowing how it would have been directed by Frank Oz or John Hughes. Sometimes the director does not give the right comedy pace, although Steve Martin and Martin Short are a great comedic couple, despite the obstacle of Selena Gomez as a co-star who does not have much to contribute.
It's ok. A solid 7. But that's it and I'm kinda tired after seasons. Idk if I'm watching S4.
Absolutely love this show. came to it really late but I’ve binged 3 seasons so far. It’s so much fun, all 3 of the main actors I’m a fan of so that helps. It keeps you on your toes all the way through
Not a bad show, kind of obvious who the killer was in the first season. Although it was pretty obvious to me there was a swerve that led me to believe I was wrong, but I got back on track. I'm about to watch season 2 and all in all I'll give this show four out of five stars so far.
Season 3 rated a 7
Very interesting dynamics, and the view of the writer/director mixing fantasy and reality into this shows makes me want to watch some more. Addictive, kinda fun, with very good actors and a plot that, even if I don't have my breath taken away, makes me want to tag along for the unusual ride.
Selena’s weight fluctuation in season 2 is just. It’s like she a different person every episode. Does she also have some speaking problem, she hardly moves her lips. Or is that over does of botex?
This has been on my list for quite some time because of the buzz around it. All the attention is well warranted. 160 nominations, 46 wins, including 3 Emmys. It is simply stacked with stellar talent from every decade showing up for bit parts. The writing is so clever and the plot is so purposely crafted to be brilliant nonsense. Don’t come to solve the mystery, come for the ride. I give this series an 8 (clever comedy) out of 10. [Crime Comedy]
This show is great. I love the actors.
Season Three is off to a better pacing start than the previous installment and while the first two episodes lean into the drama more than the humor, you can still count on laugh out loud jokes. Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd are excellent additions to the season and it looks like their roles will be more than simply celebrity cameos.
Be warned, the profanity is already stronger than the last two season and there's an awkward incest joke.
This series is a serious hidden gem and so far I have been honestly surprised with how much I enjoyed this. Only saw first 8 episodes of season 1 and I can only hope they will be able to keep up the quality.
It's slow paced, but.... wow, quite amazing. Steve Martin is less Steve and Selena is a whole lot less Selena. Superb!
The chemistry between the unlikely partners in crime is superb.
Here and there it goes a bit into over-acting and crazyness overdrive, but usually they manage to keep it in the acceptable range and I can even smile about it :-
I am very curious to how they will manage to extend this story into a second (and even third) season.
Very interesting, the first season was great! A great plot and not something i've seen before. A great mix of actors working well together. Season 2 was interesting but not as good as the first, I personally hate Amy Schumer who appeared in S2 and was grateful her role was small.
A spunky show from an eclectic bunch of actors, and honestly it was totally unexpected. Really fun to watch, not the typical show that was fun and I wasn't expecting to enjoy Steve Martin on tv. A murder mystery that keeps you entertained with some very fun characters and interesting plot. Both Season 1 and Season 2 were a fun watch, if you feel like a show to fill those moments with a bit of fun this would be it.
Pretty entertaining with good chemistry between the leads. Doesn't drag stuff and keeps moving at a good pace.
Two lonely old guys and a mysterious girl share their true crime passion by secretly investigating a murder in their building while at the same time leaking all their progress on a public podcast? That's not even the most unrealistic part of “Only Murders in the Building”, but the tongue-in-cheek tone and references to old-school crime dramas with improvised investigators like “Murder, She Wrote” make me forgive everything. The three leads have perfect chemistry, and their characters are surrounded by a sense of melancholy that balances the comedic aspects well.
Surely a whole season for a single case might seem like a little too much, but episodes are relatively short and filled with the right amount of humor, investigation, and juicy character development. Watching episodes was like eating cherries.
The second season aimed higher but, at the same time, lost some of the spark. The case got more complex and involved more characters, although things mostly went all over the place with obvious red herrings that didn’t add much to the narration. The direction also felt less inspired than in the first season, losing most of those surreal bits that used to spice up the character-driven moments. The chemistry between the core characters still makes the show worth watching, though. The dialogue didn’t feel as snappy and witty as it used to be, although it got slightly better along the way.
The third season further intensified this sense of redundancy and undue intricacy at the expense of character development. By this time, we’re left with caricatures that have very little to say. Each episode tried to paint a different character as the main suspect, and the diversions were so obvious that sitting through the season felt like a chore. It's a pity, because the musical as the primary setting really suits the tone of the series, and the overall direction still shows a few interesting ideas here and there.
I loved the true crime theme of this show and I never anticipated the plot twists! Binge-watch worthy!
The first two episodes really catched my attention, with the three improbable detectives very well played by Gomez, Martin and Short. The show depicts in a ironic way the NY middle class metropolitan citizen, cynic at the right point to be all potential murderers. But from the third episode on, the show lost its initial bite, becoming too slow and overly complicated in the narration. I'm not sure I want to keep watching it.
good show for a fall mood
What the fuck was the point of having Amy Schiter or what ever name is, in season 2. She was on the show for few mins. Completely random plot line for no reason but to give that shit actor screen time.
Odd Throuple solves murders in the one of a kind New York apartment building. The series is like an Opera that crescendos to an explosive finale.
"DNA"
Incongruous characters
Distinct NYC characters
Twists and Turns
The best music that has ever been on TV
"For..."
People who like slow burn
Selena Gomez Fans
People who don't really like Steve Martin (he is acting a very different character here)
Music Lovers
People who despise comedies with laugh tracks
Lovers of Old NYC apartment buildings
Interesting/cute first season that quickly fell apart in the second season where the writers had to use trite, stereotype scenes that required little writing skill. So the second season just reveals a few out-of-date actors/entertainers flailing about & not showing much ability.
The more meta it gets, the better. Nice way to compensate.
Just watched S01E01. Liked it a lot. Doesn't insult viewers like stupid Locke and Key and the like, even if it's different genre. the difference in writing quality cannot be understated. The writing here is premium quality. Can't wait to see more. Hope it continues that way!
I'm genuinely in love with the whole concept of this show! It's become a true guilty pleasure at this point <3
This was a surprisingly good start to the series. Based around a former actor, a broadway director, and a young woman staying in her aunt's place, all of whom happen to be fans of true crime podcasts, the series follows their investigation into a murder for a podcast they are making.
Steve Martin and Martin Short are their usual charming selves. Selena Gomez seems to struggle initially, but settles down well a couple of episodes into the series.
The writing is pretty solid, but not great. However, despite a few loose moments here and there, it is still a fun story. Looking forward to the next season.
This was a fun romp. It was nice to see Selena in an adult role and she matched up really well with the 2 (very) seasoned comedians. I liked the style in which this show was shot. And it was just fun to watch. Can't wait to see a second season and maybe more?
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
The BEST of 2021 so far. Short & watchable episodes, interesting plot & an amazing performance. I really enjoyed it & I'm looking forward for the next season.
The theme music is sooo good :star_struck:
And the show isn't so bad aswell
VERY fun show that stayed consistently funny, but as for the plot the last episode was a bit of a disappointment. that being said, I'll definitely tune in for season 2!
also, loved selena gomez in this!!!! had no idea she could actually act
Very good. Short episodes, easy to watch with some very good subtle and not so subtle comedy.:thumbsup_tone1::grin:
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Loved the concept and the first episode kept me wanting more, the Martin's are funny and Selena works very well with them. It's a slow paced type of show, so not sure if many will like it, of course the 10/10 is my opinion and how entertained I was by this. Give it a shot